MURRAY KEMPER IN HEAVEN:
On Saturday, June 18th, Murray Kemper passed away. Murray ministered in Utah and founded Christian Life Assembly of God in Payson where Pastor Mark and Pam Gering now serve. His funeral will be Wednesday, June 22nd, at Christian Life Assembly of God at 11:00 a.m. Please pray for the family.
RECENT CONNECTIONS:
On Saturday, June 11 Loretta and I attended Melissa Darnell’s wedding in Gunnison, CO. Her parents, Mike and Becky pastor River of Life Fellowship in Gunnison. Melissa married John Durham and will be living in Houston, TX where John serves as an Associate Pastor. Congratulations Melissa!
Then we traveled through Southern Utah to see with our pastors. It was my privilege to minister at Richfield AG for Pastor Willard Coleman. Willard and Betty planted this church 35 years ago and have developed a fine church in a challenging environment.
Sunday evening we visited with Michael and Jana Trail in St. George. They pastor New Life Christian Center and are doing a great job in the midst of a suffering local economy. God has directed them to several avenues of influence in the community.
Monday morning we met with Jerry and Emma Van Iwaarden, and Jonathan and Stephanie Holiman. Together they pastor Westview Christian Center in Cedar City. Jonathan and Stephanie planted a church there a few years ago and when the economy went south in the area several key families moved. The outcome has been a joining of the two churches. This has proven to be an excellent arrangement with each church providing strength in different areas of ministry.
Monday evening we met with Ray and Nancy Paschen in Moab. They have been faithfully pastoring First Assembly of God for several years. Most recently they have been improving the church facility as they continue to minister to the church family and reach out to the community.
Tuesday morning we met with Emil and Nancy Romero who pastor Faith Assembly of God in Blanding. With the help of work teams and finances from Pueblo Christian Center and Amazing Grace Fellowship of Pueblo, CO they have transformed the exterior of the building. It is now one of the most attractive and inviting buildings in the community. Emil has suffered physically in recent years but continues to faithfully build the church and reach out to the community.
May God abundantly bless the personal lives and ministries of all these wonderful people who have answered God’s call and serve in challenging places. Many are being added to the Kingdom of God because of their work.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
I like the way Paul concludes 2 Corinthians. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14). Our relationship with God is complete when we relate biblically with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The dynamic of fellowship with God is experienced in relationship with the Holy Spirit.
It is the Holy Spirit who convinces of sin, righteousness, and judgment leading us to Christ. When we repent and place our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior the Holy Spirit enters our lives. He then begins to develop our character, direct our steps, and empower us for ministry as we welcome and yield to his influence.
Zechariah records that Zerubbabel started construction on the Temple and for two years it remained unfinished. No doubt this was a discouraging and baffling time for Zerubbabel. In that season God reminded him that the Holy Spirit would insure the completion of the project.
Then God spoke to him through Zechariah “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty. What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of ‘God bless it! God bless it.’ Then the word of the Lord came to me: The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you.” (Zechariah 4:5-8).
When we try to do God’s work in our human strength we are soon discouraged and rendered ineffective. Reliance on the Holy Spirit for direction, empowerment, and influence over those things we cannot control is vital to sustained effective ministry.
May this Pentecost Sunday be a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s presence and work. Enjoy his fellowship, grow in his sanctifying work, and walk in his empowering presence. Be filled with the Spirit.
RECENT CONNECTIONS
I was honored to speak at The Worship Center in Brighton, CO Sunday, May 29th. Their new Pastor, Robert Schlip will began ministry there June 5th. Several of our open churches are being filled and I look forward to welcoming each new pastor to the RMD.
Sunday evening, June5th I conducted the business meeting for Broomfield AG in which David Williams was elected to serve as their Senior Pastor. God bless you Dave and Becky as you begin this new assignment.
POD CAST
On May the 25th Central District Superintendent Dennis Rivera, Pastor Isaac Oliveraz, Pastor Gene Roncone, and I recorded a podcast discussing the planting of a new AG church in downtown Denver. Our district is partnering with the Central District in the establishment of this vitally needed church.
I encourage you to learn more about this unique and needed project by listening to the podcast on our district web site at www.rmdc.org under resources then urban outreach center.
I like the way Paul concludes 2 Corinthians. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14). Our relationship with God is complete when we relate biblically with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The dynamic of fellowship with God is experienced in relationship with the Holy Spirit.
It is the Holy Spirit who convinces of sin, righteousness, and judgment leading us to Christ. When we repent and place our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior the Holy Spirit enters our lives. He then begins to develop our character, direct our steps, and empower us for ministry as we welcome and yield to his influence.
Zechariah records that Zerubbabel started construction on the Temple and for two years it remained unfinished. No doubt this was a discouraging and baffling time for Zerubbabel. In that season God reminded him that the Holy Spirit would insure the completion of the project.
Then God spoke to him through Zechariah “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty. What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of ‘God bless it! God bless it.’ Then the word of the Lord came to me: The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you.” (Zechariah 4:5-8).
When we try to do God’s work in our human strength we are soon discouraged and rendered ineffective. Reliance on the Holy Spirit for direction, empowerment, and influence over those things we cannot control is vital to sustained effective ministry.
May this Pentecost Sunday be a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s presence and work. Enjoy his fellowship, grow in his sanctifying work, and walk in his empowering presence. Be filled with the Spirit.
RECENT CONNECTIONS
I was honored to speak at The Worship Center in Brighton, CO Sunday, May 29th. Their new Pastor, Robert Schlip will began ministry there June 5th. Several of our open churches are being filled and I look forward to welcoming each new pastor to the RMD.
Sunday evening, June5th I conducted the business meeting for Broomfield AG in which David Williams was elected to serve as their Senior Pastor. God bless you Dave and Becky as you begin this new assignment.
POD CAST
On May the 25th Central District Superintendent Dennis Rivera, Pastor Isaac Oliveraz, Pastor Gene Roncone, and I recorded a podcast discussing the planting of a new AG church in downtown Denver. Our district is partnering with the Central District in the establishment of this vitally needed church.
I encourage you to learn more about this unique and needed project by listening to the podcast on our district web site at www.rmdc.org under resources then urban outreach center.
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